Czech Republic: A Central European Nation

Geographic and Demographic Information

The Czech Republic, officially known as the Czechia, is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The name "Czech Republic" is derived from the name of the largest region in the country, Bohemia. The Czech people are a Slavic ethnic group and the official language of the country is Czech.

Political and Economic System

The Czech Republic is a unitary parliamentary republic with a developed social market economy. The country is a member of the European Union and has a high standard of living.